Ideas
Let us answer the call of history
Editor’s note: The following is the prepared text of President Barack Obama’s second inaugural address, which he recited today as he began his second term in office at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Milwaukee Tool will expand in Brookfield
Milwaukee Tool Corp. is expanding its research and development center in Brookfield with a $6 million investment and a commitment to create 128 new jobs.
Walmart to sell lawn mowers with Briggs engines
Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced that three Snapper walk mower models fearing Briggs engines will be sold at Walmart beginning this month.
Happiness leads to success
Many people think that growing their business will eventually lead to happiness, but surprisingly; it's the other way around. Research over the past few years quantifies the link between happiness and corporate outcomes, reporting that unhappiness has a direct correlation with lower productivity.
Illinois firm acquires Vector Technologies
Milwaukee-based Vector Technologies Inc. has been acquired by Holden Industries Inc. of Deerfield, Ill.
Equip your leaders
Geoff was pumped when he was promoted to his new job as a manager in the customer service department. He had earned it with great results; customers loved him, he solved problems faster than his peers and he had taken on extra projects.
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Generation Growth acquires Mica Tool & Manufacturing
Generation Growth Capital Fund I, LP, a Milwaukee-based private equity fund, has acquired Mica Tool & Manufacturing Inc. of Mukwonago.
Super Steel launches new industrial painting division
Milwaukee-based Super Steel LLC is launching a contract painting division called SS Coaters.
‘Stay awake’
As we move into a new year, I am reminded of a story in the book: “Leadership From the Inside Out,” by Kevin Cashman.
